Senior Environmental Scientist, Environment and Sustainability

National Grid; Canterbury; Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to manage environmental permitting for complex projects. This hybrid role involves developing strategies to comply with regulations and minimize environmental impacts. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of experience in environmental permitting and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position offers a salary between $103,000 - $121,000 depending on experience and location, promoting growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in environmental permitting, preferably related to utility operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permitting for substations and transmission projects.
• Develop and implement innovative permitting strategies.
• Ensure compliance with permit conditions during construction.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

About us

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National Grid is hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist - Environmental Licensing & Permitting, New England.

This is a Hybrid Role - Must live within a commutable distance to our Waltham, MA locations

Job Purpose

Be part of a team that manages environmental permitting for complex substation and transmission projects from the initial option selection through design, construction, and restoration. You’ll be developing permit strategies, minimizing environmental impact and progressing permitting to meet project schedules for multiple projects at one time. During construction, you’ll work to ensure compliance with permit conditions and applicable regulatory requirements No two days are the same and you’ll be proactively supporting the environment in our day-to-day operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinating the overall environmental permitting process to obtain environmental permits in a timely manner to meet operations and construction schedules for new and existing facilities.
• Coordinating with stakeholders across the business to develop and implement innovative environmental permitting strategies that maximize the opportunity for regulatory compliance and environmental protection while minimizing operating and capital costs.
• Managing consultants and contractors in securing necessary permits and approvals as well as during project monitoring to support construction activities.
• Track and participate in emerging laws and regulations discussions.
• Communicating and defending the company’s environmental reputation at hearings, public meetings, and with other key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, plant, soil science, or natural sciences or related field of study.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental licensing & permitting regulations to facilitate utility infrastructure projects in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
• 5-10 years of experience conducting and/or overseeing environmental permitting in New England, preferably related to utility operations.
• Demonstrated record of professional respect and credibility among federal, state and local environmental regulatory, legislative, citizen group, media and other stakeholders.
• Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity.
• Required valid driver’s license with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.

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Salary
$103,000 - $121,000 a year
Salary commensurate with location and experience

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

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National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.